Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s second-round presidential election in Brazil and did not openly accept the election results, called for the military to intervene in demonstrations in front of military units in various parts of the country, but Bolsonaro called for an end to the demonstrations now. .
Bolsonaro, in the video he posted on his Twitter account, said that road closures harm the country’s economy and violate people’s right to free movement.
“WE SHOULD HOLD OUR HEADS”
Advising his followers to demonstrate not on the roads, but in public places such as squares, Bolsonaro said, “We must hold our heads high. Demonstrations are always welcome, they are part of the democratic game.” said. Bolsonaro stated that he was upset about the election results and said, “I want to make a call to all of you. Open the roads, this is not part of the legitimate demonstrations. The closure of roads in Brazil violates the right of people to come and go, which is in our constitution. It harms the economy and other people’s rights. Your rights must be respected.” made a statement.
A VEHICLE PASSES BETWEEN SHOWERS AT SAO PAULO
On the other hand, a vehicle plunged into the crowd of demonstrators during the road blockade in the city of Mirassol in the state of Sao Paulo. In the images shared on social media, it is seen that a gray car drove in front of many demonstrators and passed over some of them. According to the news in the country’s press, 16 people, including 2 children and 3 police officers, were injured due to the incident. It was announced that two people in serious condition were taken to the hospital.
SHOWS WERE ORGANIZED CALLING THE ARMY FOR INTERVENTION
Bolsonaro, who still does not openly accept the election results, said in his first statement about two days after the elections that the demonstrations were “the result of anger and feelings of injustice at the way the election process was conducted”.
After the results were announced, Bolsonaro supporters staged roadblocks and demonstrations near army headquarters in various states of the country, calling for military intervention.